Organization Networking Opportunities
New Jersey Historical Commission | 2025 New Jersey History Conference | Join the NJHC and RevolutionNJ on Thursday, October 30th at The College of New Jersey for the 2025 New Jersey History Conference! This year’s theme – Memory and Memorialization – will explore what we in New Jersey protect from our past, how we reconstruct the forgotten, and the ways in which these histories affect our public spaces and conversations. | Date & Time: October 30 · 8am - 4:30pm EDT | Location: Brower Student Center, 2000 Pennington Road Ewing Township, NJ 08618 | Tickets and information.
Preservation New Jersey | Annual New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards | Join Preservation New Jersey this fall as they honor outstanding achievements in historic preservation across New Jersey. The Annual Historic Preservation Awards celebrate individuals and organizations leading the way in safeguarding the state’s rich heritage. Award categories include Leadership, Preservation Project, Writing, and Young Professional, recognizing a wide range of contributions to the field. From hands-on restoration to thoughtful storytelling and emerging voices, the event highlights those shaping the future of preservation while honoring its past. Tickets for the event are $75.00 per person. All proceeds benefit Preservation New Jersey’s educational and 10 Most programs for the upcoming year. | Date & Time: November 6, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM | Location: Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608 | Tickets and more information.
Preservation New Jersey | Cemetery Stewardship Program Series: Field Visit on New Jersey’s Folk Grave Markers | Building on the insights shared in the virtual workshop, this in-person session at St. James Cemetery will give participants the opportunity to explore New Jersey’s folk grave marker tradition firsthand. Led by historians Gordon Bond and Stephanie M. Hoagland, the guided tour will focus on identifying and interpreting handmade markers found throughout the cemetery—often located along fence lines, in low-lying areas, or tucked behind more traditional monuments. Attendees will examine examples gaining a deeper appreciation for their artistic, cultural, and historic value. This on-site experience will bring the discussion to life, highlighting the stories of the communities behind these unique and often overlooked memorials. | Date & Time: October 18, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Location: St. James Cemetery, 1 Ida Way, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 | More information and registration.
Atlantic Cape Community College | Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations | The campus will feature “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” in the first-floor lobby with displays, recipes, and giveaways from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. On Saturday, Oct. 11, there will be a 20th Anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with salsa lessons, food trucks, and live music. Nacho Tuesday on Oct. 14 in the cafeteria, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Atlantic Cape Community College website. | More information.
MujeRes, HombRes and Student Academic Success at Rutgers Camden | Escaleras Summit: Caminos de Esperanza Registration | Join MujeRes, HombRes and Student Academic Success for the Escaleras Summit, a leadership conference for the community by Latinos. Hear keynotes and attend workshop and panel sessions hosted by peers, staff, faculty and alumni to help inspire, inform, and empower you! This year's theme in alignment with Hispanic Heritage Month is "Caminos de Esperanza" or Pathways of Hope. | Date & Time: October 11, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM | Location: Rutgers University - Camden Campus Campus Center (326 Penn St, Camden, NJ 08102) | More information and registration.
New Jersey Council for the Humanities | Communities of Practice | A Community of Practice (COP) is flexible gathering of individuals united by shared interests and expertise, providing peer-to-peer support, learning, and networking opportunities. COPs may be cultivated around a topic, geographic area, professional practice, or other common concern for humanities practitioners. NJCH offers three COPs: Community college humanities, Oral history and story-gathering, Books and reading. | More information and COP registration form.
